HealthGrades Recognized Doctors are board certified in the specialty they practice; have never had their license restricted or
revoked; are free of state or federal disciplinary actions; and are free of any malpractice claims.
Professional Appointments:
National Naval Medical Center, Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon
United States Naval Academy, Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon and Team Physician
Western Maryland Health System, Locum Tenens Orthopaedic Surgeon
Naval Aerospace and Operational MedicIns, Naval Flight Surgeon Training
Second Marine Air Wing, Naval Flight Surgeon
Second Marine Air Wing, Naval Flight Surgeon
Publications:
2002, The Bioresorbable Syndesmotic Screw: Application of Polymer Technology in Ankle Fractures, The American Journal of Orthopedics
2002, rgical Techniques in Orthopaedics: Anterior Glenohumeral Instability, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Patient / Medical Philosophy
Our medical staff provides high quality evaluation of your orthopaedic injury. Upon evaluation, your physician will make recommendations regarding the treatment plan that best suits your diagnosis.
Experience / Training
Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery
(HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Roy J. Carls, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School Of Medicine Bethesda, MD 1992
Internship:
Portsmouth Naval Hospital Portsmouth, VA
Residency:
National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, MD
Fellowship:
Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore, MD
Other Education or Training/Positions:
Naval Aerospace And Operational And Medical Institute Pensacola, FL
Naval Flight Surgeon, Second Maw Cherry Point, NC
Undergraduate School:
Ucla Los Angeles, CA
Disciplinary Actions
HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Roy J. Carls, MD
as of 12/04/2009. Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.
Malpractice History
HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for
Dr. Roy J.
Carls, MD
in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, or West Virginia.
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